The CPA Zone: Tax Strategies for Small Businesses

House GOP Draft Tax Bill

Join Ryan on The CPA Zone as he breaks down the House GOP Draft Tax Bill, explaining how proposed reforms could affect your taxes now and in the future.
 
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Does A 1031 Exchange Make Sense?

Today, we'll explore whether a 1031 exchange is right for your property and how to calculate the potential tax impact, including capital gains and depreciation recapture.
 
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Pass Through Entity Taxes (PTET)

Ryan discusses the benefits of pass-through entity taxes (PET) for partnerships and S corporations, including how they allow businesses to bypass the SALT cap, lower federal taxes, and avoid double taxation on state-level income.
 
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Tax-Smart Real Estate Investing - Interview with Chris McCormack

Chris McCormack, CPA and founder of Better Books LLC, shares insights on tax strategies for real estate investors, including depreciation, cost segregation, and entity structuring, while reflecting on his own investment journey.
 
Get in touch with Chris:YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@chrismccormackcpa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismccormackcpa/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismccormackcpa/ Website: https://www.betterbooksaccounting.co/ 
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Travel Costs

In this episode, Ryan explains which business travel expenses are deductible and how to maintain proper documentation to support your claims with the IRS.
 
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Passive Losses for Limited Partners

Ryan walks through the rules and strategies for limited partners to manage passive losses in real estate syndications, with insights on deductions, K-1 forms, and qualifying for real estate professional status.
 
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VanMalssen v Commissioner Personal Use Days at Your Rental

Ryan discusses the VanMalssen v. Commissioner case, highlighting how personal use days, travel, and repair activities can impact tax deductions for rental property owners utilizing short-term rental strategies.
 
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Real Estate Metrics

In this episode, Ryan highlights four essential financial metrics for evaluating real estate investments.
 
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Real Estate Professional Status Requirements

Ryan explains the criteria and advantages of obtaining real estate professional status.
 
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Gossain v. Commissioner REPS Case

A review of the Gossain v. Commissioner case demonstrates that the taxpayer was unable to substantiate their claim for real estate professional status. The Court pointed out that the taxpayer had conflated the rules for material participation with the requirements for real estate professional status.
 
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